How to Rent Out an Apartment in ZIP 10028, New York

Compare your listing against 10028 comps, nearby ZIPs, and the factors that slow renting down.

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ZIP 10028 RENTAL MARKET AT A GLANCE

Average rent in ZIP 10028, New York$4,627
Median time to rent in ZIP 10028, New York88 days
Qualified applicants per listing3–8
Listings with price cuts before renting22%
Typical inquiry volume8–24
Share of listings rented within 30 days28%
Income Required3× Rent

In 10028, nearby ZIP comparisons often matter more than city averages when pricing a listing.

HOW TO RENT OUT AN APARTMENT IN ZIP 10028, NEW YORK

Renting out an apartment in ZIP 10028, New York usually comes down to five things: pricing, listing quality, visibility, response speed, and tenant screening.

A typical landlord process looks like this:

1

SET THE RIGHT ASKING RENT

The fastest-renting apartments are usually priced close to the market range for ZIP 10028, New York.

2

PREPARE STRONG PHOTOS AND LISTING COPY

Renters comparing ZIP 10028, New York listings often move quickly, so first impression matters.

3

PUBLISH WHERE TENANTS ACTUALLY SEARCH

Most renters discover listings through major marketplaces, where visibility and listing quality matter almost as much as price.

4

REPLY QUICKLY TO INQUIRIES

Delays in replies often reduce conversion from inquiry to application.

5

SCREEN AND FINALIZE EFFICIENTLY

The faster a landlord moves a qualified applicant through the process, the lower the vacancy risk.

WHY SOME ZIP 10028 APARTMENTS RENT FASTER THAN OTHERS

The biggest gaps usually come from pricing, listing quality, marketplace visibility, and reply speed in ZIP 10028.

Strong 10028 listing
Weak 10028 listing

Price vs comps

aligned
above local range

Photos

strong
weak

Visibility

high
low

Replies

fast
delayed

Expected time to rent

shorter
longer

NEARBY ZIP COMPARISONS

Nearby ZIPs can have different rent levels, competition, and expected rental timing.

10021

Slightly pricier than 10028, with similar Upper East Side inventory and steady demand for doorman buildings.

Avg rent

$4,760

Median days

84 days

10075

Typically commands a premium because of strong East Side amenities and a tighter supply of larger rentals.

Avg rent

$4,885

Median days

81 days

10128

Usually a touch below 10028 on average rent, with a mix that skews toward older walk-ups and smaller units.

Avg rent

$4,395

Median days

92 days

NEARBY NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

ZIP 10028 should be evaluated in the context of the surrounding neighborhood and nearby inventory.

Lenox Hill

Comparable Upper East Side inventory, but newer and larger listings often push asking rents above 10028.

Avg rent

$4,795

Median days

83 days

Carnegie Hill

Very close in pricing, though smaller co-ops and prewar units can soften the average versus the core of 10028.

Avg rent

$4,610

Median days

87 days

ZIP 10028

Usually slightly more affordable, helped by deeper stock of walk-ups and a broader mix of studio and one-bedroom homes.

Avg rent

$4,480

Median days

90 days

This helps landlords understand whether performance issues are ZIP-specific or broader market issues.

What Nmbr sees in ZIP 10028 listings

Based on Nmbr analysis of ZIP 10028 listings:

  • Listings with stronger photos receive 15% more inquiries than the 10028 median
  • Listings priced above 10028 comps stay vacant 18 more days
  • Listings with replies slower than 24 hours lose 19% of qualified renter interest
  • Listings with stronger visual setup rent 12% faster

Why this matters

Small improvements in pricing, photos, visibility, and reply speed can reduce vacancy by weeks in 10028.

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